Parliament security breach probe is on, opposition should cooperate, says government
Friday, 15 December 2023 Parliament remains disrupted for a second day over a security breach. The opposition MPs continue their protest, demanding a statement from home minister Amit Shah and a discussion in both Houses. Parliamentary affairs minister Pralhad Joshi assures that a high-level probe is ongoing into the incident. Joshi emphasizes the importance of debate and discussion, as bills are scheduled for consideration. Joshi also highlights that both Parliament buildings are under the purview of the Lok Sabha Speaker, who is overseeing the situation. The opposition is accused of politicizing the issue and the probe report is awaited before any action is taken.
In a dramatic turn of events on Thursday, after five Congress members of parliaments were suspended, the lower house of Parliament suspended nine opposition MPs. The suspended MPs include - Benny Behanan, VK Sreekandan, Mohammad Jawed, PR Natarajan, Kanimozhi Karunanidhi, K Subrahmanyam, SR...
Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan voiced strong objections following a tense exchange with Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar. Bachchan criticised the tone used by the Chair, asserting that MPs should not be treated like "school children," especially senior members of Parliament. She expressed particular frustration over the Chairman's decision to cut off the microphone when the Leader of the Opposition attempted to speak, calling it an undemocratic act. Bachchan further condemned the use of what she described as "unparliamentary language," recounting how Dhankhar dismissed her stature as a celebrity, stating, "You may be a celebrity, I do not care." In response, Bachchan emphasised her long-standing experience as a parliamentarian, noting that she was now serving her fifth term. Deeply offended by the conduct in the House, she demanded an apology, arguing that the current discourse in Parliament had reached an unprecedented low.
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Bachchan accused Dhankhar of talking to her in an 'unacceptable tone', drawing protests from the Opposition MPs before they walked out of the Upper House. DNA
In a dramatic session of the Rajya Sabha on Friday, Vice President and Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar found himself in a heated exchange with Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan amid widespread commotion in the Upper House. The uproar, which saw opposition MPs clashing with the Chairman, escalated when Dhankhar accused the opposition members of disrespecting the Constitution and democracy. Amid the tension, Dhankhar addressed Jaya Bachchan, calling her by her full name, Jaya Amitabh Bachchan, and urged her to speak, further intensifying the charged atmosphere of the session.
#JagdeepDhankhar #JayaBachchan #RajyaSabha #ParliamentDebate #VerbalSpat #UpperHouseUproar #PoliticalTensions #IndianPolitics #ConstitutionalCrisis #DemocracyDebate #SamajwadiParty #OppositionVsGovernment #PoliticalClash #JagdeepVsJaya #ParliamentShowdown
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Human rights activists have called on the EU to clamp down on Bulgaria after MPs voted through an amendment to ban the promotion of LGBTQ+ "propaganda" in schools.
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In a heated Lok Sabha session, Minority Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju made headlines with his controversial remarks on the Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Rijiju defended the bill, now titled 'UMEED,' and addressed concerns about associating MPs with any religion. He challenged the notion of changing an MP's religion to fit the Waqf board's criteria. Rijiju also called for a Joint Parliamentary Committee (JPC) to thoroughly review the bill. Watch the full debate and understand the implications of these statements on India's legislative landscape.
#WaqfBill2024 #KirenRijiju #LokSabhaDebate #UMEEDAct #ParliamentaryDebate #JointParliamentaryCommittee #IndiaPolitics #ControversialStatements #LegislativeAffairs #MinorityAffairs
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PM Modi, accompanied by Union Home Minister Amit Shah and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh, were seen exchanging greetings with Rahul Gandhi and other opposition.. DNA
Lok Sabha LoP Rahul Gandhi says, "It is our right to meet anyone. But they are not allowing it. I had spoken about farmers. Speaker told the House that they are not being stopped. Now they have been stopped again. There is a Sri Lanka issue of farmers. There were also people from Child Welfare...I keep doing this (meeting delegations)...My life becomes a bit more difficult as it is easier to meet them there (LoP Chamber in Parliament). Otherwise, now I have to keep coming here."
#RahulGandhi #ParliamentPremises #Congress #oneindia #oneindianews
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Vice-President Jagdeep Dhankhar clashed with Trinamool Congress (TMC) MP Derek O'Brien over wrestler Vinesh Phogat’s Paris Olympics disqualification. O'Brien's shouting prompted Dhankhar to reprimand him harshly, accusing the Opposition of politicizing Phogat’s plight and disrespecting her. Dhankhar warned O'Brien about the gravity of challenging Parliament's decorum and likened the situation to past emergency phases. Following the altercation, the Opposition walked out of the session.
#JagdeepDhankhar #TMC #VineshPhogat #INDIAAlliance #Dhankhar #Olympics2024 #RajyaSabha #Indianews #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Parliament in Bangladesh has been dissolved after its 15-year leader fled the country and resigned following weeks of protests against her government. Sky News
The central government has constituted a panel to monitor the situation alongside the India-Bangladesh border, Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced on Friday,.. DNA
Watch The Heated Exchange Between Samajwadi Party MP Akhilesh Yadav And Union Home Minister Amit Shah In The Lok Sabha Over The Highly Controversial Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024. Akhilesh Yadav Accuses The Government Of Pushing A Political Agenda, While Amit Shah Hits Back, Challenging Yadav's Claims And Questioning His Position As A Defender Of The Speaker’s Rights. This Debate Is A Must-Watch For Anyone Interested In The Future Of Waqf Properties In India And The Political Tensions Surrounding The Bill.
#AkhileshYadav #AmitShah #WaqfAmendmentBill #LokSabhaDebate #PoliticalClash #IndianPolitics #WaqfBill2024 #SamajwadiParty #BJP #GovernmentVsOpposition
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Home Minister Amit Shah defended the government's early warning system amid criticism following a disaster in Kerala. He stated that warnings were issued to Kerala's government on July 23, 24, and 25, with a specific alert on July 26 about heavy rainfall, landslides, and potential casualties. Shah emphasized that the central government has invested Rs. 2000 crores in the early warning system since 2014.
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Former CM Shivraj Singh Chouhan, PM Modi, and Amit Shah took oaths alongside other new MPs in the 18th Lok Sabha. The ceremony included formal proceedings like presenting the elected members' list and signing the Roll of Members. The session is anticipated to be contentious, with opposition parties ready to challenge the BJP-led government on various issues, including the Speaker's election, exam paper leak allegations, and the pro-tem Speaker's appointment.
#LokSabha #LokSabhaLive #18ThLokSabha #NDA #INDIA #BJP #Congress #RahulGandhi #PMModi #Modi #Oneindia #Oneindianews
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Another proposed change relates to redefining 'substantial interest' for directorships, which could increase to Rs 2 crore instead of the current limit of Rs 5.. DNA
Congress MP KC Venugopal opposes Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 in Lok Sabha, He says, "This bill is a fundamental attack on the Constitution…Through this bill, they are putting a provision that non-Muslims also be members of the Waqf governing council. It is a direct attack on freedom of religion...Next you will go for Christians, then Jains...People of India will not buy this kind of divisive politics now..."
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On Waqf (Amendment) Bill, 2024 to be introduced in Lok Sabha today, Samajwadi Party MP Afzal Ansari says, "This has been the government's intention from before. BJP should change its name and it should be called 'Bharatiya zameen hathyao aur apne apne chaheton ko baant do'. Who are you to take away land given in donations by people?..."
#Waqf (Amendment)Bill #WaqfAct #MinorityAffairsMinisterKiren Rijiju #KirenRijiju #WaqfBill #oneindia #oneindianews
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